Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · North Iowa Area Community College · Mason City, IA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,087Median earnings 3 years after
$45,894Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
121Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at North Iowa Area Community College earn a median of $40,087. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $56,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,200–$76,301).
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Iowa schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Davenport | $45,662 | $14,236 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny | $34,390 | — |
| Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs | $33,043 | $12,229 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City | $29,348 | $8,931 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from North Iowa Area Community College make?
The median salary is $40,087 and $45,894 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.